Petition · Department for Education
Require schools to include both skirts and trousers in female uniform policy
Closed
1,906 signatures
What the petition asks
Require school uniform policy to allow girls the right to wear skirts or trousers.
I think control over the wearing of either item contravenes the Equality Act 2010 through direct discrimination of women.
I think control over the wearing of either item contravenes the Equality Act 2010 through direct discrimination of women.
I think the Department for Education should issue guidelines to schools regarding the implementation of uniform policy to require that inclusive uniform policy must permit both trousers and skirts, in line with societal and gender norms for women.
I think contradictory restrictions could be imposed on girls without government clarification of guidelines. I think such gender-based discrimination causes unnecessary distress, detracting from learning, and disengaging girls from education.
I think contradictory restrictions could be imposed on girls without government clarification of guidelines. I think such gender-based discrimination causes unnecessary distress, detracting from learning, and disengaging girls from education.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,906
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
7 Aug 2025
Closed
7 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.